SIERRA VISTA FAMILY NEWSLETTER

TOGETHER WE SUCCEED (Vol. 5 February 2019)

SIERRA VISTA FAMILY NEWSLETTER

TOGETHER WE SUCCEED (Vol. 5 February 2019)

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We are Thankful for our Sierra Vista Community!

We have had a great start to the second semester at Sierra Vista. Great things have been happening all around campus! Yesterday, over 440 students received Principal Honor Roll letters commending them for their academic achievement during quarter 2! We are so proud of 33 students that through their hard work and focus on academics have been reclassified as English Proficient by the state/district!

We opened 10 of our new classrooms at the start of the new semester! Each classroom has two 70 inch monitors, ample space for students, and are warm and inviting. We are thrilled with the additional landscaping and hardscape additions around the new construction area. This has provided a softer touch to our campus and provides additional seating options for students to enjoy. Our anticipated final move in for the remaining 11 classrooms should take place in mid-March.

We are beginning to work on a Grand Opening celebration to coincide with our annual Open House on March 28, 2019. So please save the date and come visit with your students' teachers and enjoy a visit to our new campus additions.

We appreciate our students continuing to work hard to get to each class on time. With the opening of new classrooms, there is ample time for students to make it to all their classes and the walk is MUCH SHORTER! We appreciate their patience and flexibility last fall. Every student is to be commended for their positive attitude with the construction!

We look forward to a wonderful February at SV and lots of great activities taking place on campus. Teachers and students are continuing their academic focus on mastery of standards as we inch closer to state testing in May. Please encourage your student to stay motivated, turn in all assignments, seek teacher support, attend after-school homework club, and Plainsmen Progress Day! We want students to SUCCEED!

Thanks so much for all your support! You play a huge role in our efforts toward student achievement. Together We Succeed.

With gratitude to you all!

Carolyn Hoffman

DON'T FORGET THESE KEY DATES!!!

MARK THOSE CALENDARS!!!

Tues 2/5 Annual Spelling Bee

This annual event takes place on 2/5/19 in our MPR. Come cheer on our amazing spellers at SV as they compete to participate in the regional spelling bee. This event begins at 6pm.

2/7 Pennies For Patients Drive

Thanks so much for everyone's participation in our annual Pennies for Patients Drive this month. We appreciate the care and support our students and staff have for those in need of hope and a cure!

Our last day for collection is on Thursday 2/7/19

Fri 2/8--3rd Quarter Progress Reports

Friday ends the 1/2 way mark for 3rd quarter! Please encourage your students to attend Plainsmen Progress Day on 2/5 and homework club on Mon, Wed, and Thursday after school. Encourage them to turn in all their missing assignments and complete any makeup assessments!

Progress Report Grades will be posted to the IC Portal on Tuesday, February 12, 2019!

Tues 2/5 Annual Spelling Bee

This annual event takes place on 2/5/19 in our MPR. Come cheer on our amazing spellers at SV as they compete to participate in the regional spelling bee. This event begins at 6pm.

2/7 Pennies For Patients Drive

Thanks so much for everyone's participation in our annual Pennies for Patients Drive this month. We appreciate the care and support our students and staff have for those in need of hope and a cure!

Our last day for collection is on Thursday 2/7/19

Fri 2/8--3rd Quarter Progress Reports

Friday ends the 1/2 way mark for 3rd quarter! Please encourage your students to attend Plainsmen Progress Day on 2/5 and homework club on Mon, Wed, and Thursday after school. Encourage them to turn in all their missing assignments and complete any makeup assessments!

Progress Report Grades will be posted to the IC Portal on Tuesday, February 12, 2019!

Wed 2/13 Dee Hankins Assembly

Students will enjoy a motivational speaker during an assembly that focuses on life, success, and overcoming challenges. Thank you ASB for bringing this inspirational program to SV for all our students.

LATE & LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

Please remind your students to return their late/lost library books to the library so their name can be removed from the LOP list. We want to ensure that all our students have access to materials and the lastest top rated books to check out!

Thurs 2/14- Midevil Times Trip

Many of our 7th graders will be traveling down via bus to Midevil times for this annual evening trip. Students attending will be storing their backpacks on campus and will pick them up upon return from the trip.

If your child is attending, please be sure that you have a designated place on campus to pick up your child when we return from the trip. Students should not be wandering off or walking home alone in the dark. We encourage parents to meet their students in front of the administration building. Students will be asked by chaperones to call their parents as we are heading up the Newhall pass. Please be prompt when picking up your student, as it is dark and cold on campus when we return.

Wed 2/13 Dee Hankins Assembly

Students will enjoy a motivational speaker during an assembly that focuses on life, success, and overcoming challenges. Thank you ASB for bringing this inspirational program to SV for all our students.

LATE & LOST LIBRARY BOOKS

Please remind your students to return their late/lost library books to the library so their name can be removed from the LOP list. We want to ensure that all our students have access to materials and the lastest top rated books to check out!

Thurs 2/14- Midevil Times Trip

Many of our 7th graders will be traveling down via bus to Midevil times for this annual evening trip. Students attending will be storing their backpacks on campus and will pick them up upon return from the trip.

If your child is attending, please be sure that you have a designated place on campus to pick up your child when we return from the trip. Students should not be wandering off or walking home alone in the dark. We encourage parents to meet their students in front of the administration building. Students will be asked by chaperones to call their parents as we are heading up the Newhall pass. Please be prompt when picking up your student, as it is dark and cold on campus when we return.

Happy Valentine's Day!

No School Friday, February 15, 2019

No School Monday, February 18, 2019

Happy Valentine's Day!

No School Friday, February 15, 2019

No School Monday, February 18, 2019

We wish all of our families a Happy Valentine's Day and a lovely long President's Day Weekend. Please remember that there will be no school on Friday, February 15th and Monday, February 18th, 2019!

Wed 2/20 & Thurs 2/21 -- CJSF Honor Installation

Please join us at 6 pm in the MPR for the spring Honor Installation for students into CJSF.

7th grader Installation is Wed 2/20

8th grader Installation is Thurs 2/21

Congratulations to all our students that are being installed into CJSF. We are proud of your academic achievement and dedication to citizenship, character, service, and leadership.

Fri 2/22-NAEP Testing

The National Assessment of Educational Progress measures student knowledge in major subject content including Reading, Math, Science, Writing, Art, Geography, Economics, US History, and Civics. This assessment is offered every few years and students are randomly selected to be assessed. Our NAPE testing day is Feb 22, 2019. If your student was selected a letter has been sent home providing you with more information about upcoming testing.

Fri 2/23 Color Run

ASB will be hosting a Color Run after school on Friday, February 23rd. Please watch SV Life and stay tuned for more upcoming details.

Wed 2/20 & Thurs 2/21 -- CJSF Honor Installation

Please join us at 6 pm in the MPR for the spring Honor Installation for students into CJSF.

7th grader Installation is Wed 2/20

8th grader Installation is Thurs 2/21

Congratulations to all our students that are being installed into CJSF. We are proud of your academic achievement and dedication to citizenship, character, service, and leadership.

Fri 2/22-NAEP Testing

The National Assessment of Educational Progress measures student knowledge in major subject content including Reading, Math, Science, Writing, Art, Geography, Economics, US History, and Civics. This assessment is offered every few years and students are randomly selected to be assessed. Our NAPE testing day is Feb 22, 2019. If your student was selected a letter has been sent home providing you with more information about upcoming testing.

Fri 2/23 Color Run

ASB will be hosting a Color Run after school on Friday, February 23rd. Please watch SV Life and stay tuned for more upcoming details.

Many Families, One Community Event

Please mark your calendars for February 23, 2019, and plan on attending the 3rd annual, Many Families, One Community Event that will be held at Golden Valley High School. This collaborative event between the Sulphur Springs and Hart District provides resources and information for families in our community to help support all students! Plan on joining us!

Upcoming Spring Parent and Student Engagement Evenings

Tues-- 2/19 Family Resoure Program on Social Emotional Success

Please, plan on joining our counselors at SV during our PAC/FR program that will focus on helping to support your students with wellness. This event will take place from 6:30-7:30 in the library at SV. There will be an RSVP link sent home to families in the next week.

Wed 2/13 College and Career Readiness Night @ CHS 6:30pm

Join Canyon High School administration, counselors, and Career/College advisor who will help provide information about career pathways at CHS and the district, summer courses available for students to get ahead, and how students can graduate with distinction in CCR. Spanish Translation, Refreshments, and Child Care will be provided.

Thurs-2/21 Parent University event 6-8pm @ Rancho Pico

The Hart District's Career and College Readiness Dept will host a Parent University to help parents learn more about career pathways and how parents can help their students begin to develop plans now for post-high school success. The event is held at Rancho Pico Junior High School from 6-8pm. To register for this event go to www.PathwayToMyFuture.org

Tues-- 2/19 Family Resoure Program on Social Emotional Success

Please, plan on joining our counselors at SV during our PAC/FR program that will focus on helping to support your students with wellness. This event will take place from 6:30-7:30 in the library at SV. There will be an RSVP link sent home to families in the next week.

Wed 2/13 College and Career Readiness Night @ CHS 6:30pm

Join Canyon High School administration, counselors, and Career/College advisor who will help provide information about career pathways at CHS and the district, summer courses available for students to get ahead, and how students can graduate with distinction in CCR. Spanish Translation, Refreshments, and Child Care will be provided.

Thurs-2/21 Parent University event 6-8pm @ Rancho Pico

The Hart District's Career and College Readiness Dept will host a Parent University to help parents learn more about career pathways and how parents can help their students begin to develop plans now for post-high school success. The event is held at Rancho Pico Junior High School from 6-8pm. To register for this event go to www.PathwayToMyFuture.org

Thurs 2/27--Domestic Abuse and Teens @ CHS

Parents, would you like to know if your student was a victim/perpetrator of domestic violence through the use of their electronic devices? What does domestic violence look like? It's not what you think? It may not always involve physical conduct! Do you want to learn the signs? If so, CHS will be holding a presentation on 2/27 at 6:30 pm in the Canyon Performing Art's Center to learn more. This informational night is conducted by two judicial bench officers from LA Superior Court.

Wed March 20--Internet Safety & Managing Anxiety

Learn how to help your students say safe and functioning well through a presentation by Dr. Greg Cifford and FBI Representatives from Crimes Against Children.

The PASE event will be held at Placerita JH on 3/20/19 from 6:30 to 8 pm

SAVE THE DATE--OPEN HOUSE SVJHS Thursday 3/28!

We are looking forward to welcoming all our families to Open House on Thursday, March 28th. We invite you to the official grand opening of all our new classrooms and to spend time in your students' classrooms for a showcase of student learning.

Thurs 2/27--Domestic Abuse and Teens @ CHS

Parents, would you like to know if your student was a victim/perpetrator of domestic violence through the use of their electronic devices? What does domestic violence look like? It's not what you think? It may not always involve physical conduct! Do you want to learn the signs? If so, CHS will be holding a presentation on 2/27 at 6:30 pm in the Canyon Performing Art's Center to learn more. This informational night is conducted by two judicial bench officers from LA Superior Court.

Wed March 20--Internet Safety & Managing Anxiety

Learn how to help your students say safe and functioning well through a presentation by Dr. Greg Cifford and FBI Representatives from Crimes Against Children.

The PASE event will be held at Placerita JH on 3/20/19 from 6:30 to 8 pm

SAVE THE DATE--OPEN HOUSE SVJHS Thursday 3/28!

We are looking forward to welcoming all our families to Open House on Thursday, March 28th. We invite you to the official grand opening of all our new classrooms and to spend time in your students' classrooms for a showcase of student learning.

SV's COUNSELOR CORNER

We Need Career Presentations!!!

Our students would love to hear about your career. Junior High is a wonderful age for students to learn about career opportunities as they begin choosing pathway courses in high school. We are scheduling career presentations every Tuesday between 11-11:35 am for a group of 25-30 interested students.

If you are willing to come and speak about your career and share information with students, please sign up on Career Presenters Wanted Link:

If you want to speak with a counselor, dial (661) 252-3113 and press 4. If not one answers, please leave a message which will be given to your child's counselor.

***If a student comes to the office and needs support and their counselor is not available, please know that another counselor or administrator will be there to assist them. We want all our students to feel supported and to address their needs.

8th Graders & Strengths Explorer Inventories Dec 2018

All 8th-grade students will complete Strengths Explorer Inventories through Naviance, our Career and College Readiness software. This will help link students' strengths and interests with potential career sectors. Students may explore different industry careers to consider different job opportunities and post-secondary options for their

8th grader Pathway Presentations

During February, all 8th-grade students will participate in Pathways presentations to help link interests with course choices for high school and beyond.

We Need Career Presentations!!!

Our students would love to hear about your career. Junior High is a wonderful age for students to learn about career opportunities as they begin choosing pathway courses in high school. We are scheduling career presentations every Tuesday between 11-11:35 am for a group of 25-30 interested students.

If you are willing to come and speak about your career and share information with students, please sign up on Career Presenters Wanted Link:

If you want to speak with a counselor, dial (661) 252-3113 and press 4. If not one answers, please leave a message which will be given to your child's counselor.

***If a student comes to the office and needs support and their counselor is not available, please know that another counselor or administrator will be there to assist them. We want all our students to feel supported and to address their needs.

8th Graders & Strengths Explorer Inventories Dec 2018

All 8th-grade students will complete Strengths Explorer Inventories through Naviance, our Career and College Readiness software. This will help link students' strengths and interests with potential career sectors. Students may explore different industry careers to consider different job opportunities and post-secondary options for their

8th grader Pathway Presentations

During February, all 8th-grade students will participate in Pathways presentations to help link interests with course choices for high school and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTING TOGETHER WE SUCCEED MOMENTS FROM DECEMBER AND JANUARY

SUPPORT

UNDERSTAND

CARE

SUPPORT

UNDERSTAND

CARE

CELEBRATE

ENERGIZE

EXPLORE

CELEBRATE

ENERGIZE

EXPLORE

DELIVER

DELIVER

NEED HELP WITH HOMEWORK AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT?

PLAINSMEN PROGRESS DAY TUESDAY 2/5

Teachers are available to help support students with missing work, extra help, makeup assessments, and any other needs. Please plan on staying after school until 2 pm to get SUPPORT from your teachers. See your teachers for their exact location for our October Plainsmen Progress Day!

NEW PARENT INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT APP

Some of you may have already discovered the new Infinite Campus Portal apps. Pictured above is the new Parent version. There is also a specific Student version. If you update the old app, you will be directed to get the new app and can choose the Parent or Student version (you may need to refresh). These new versions allow access to additional reports, including unofficial transcripts, and a user-friendly class schedule, which will be particularly helpful when to see second quarter grades on Friday, December 21 after 3pm.

Check teacher websites, emailing teachers, and communicating with counselors will also help support student progress.

PLAINSMEN PROGRESS DAY TUESDAY 2/5

Teachers are available to help support students with missing work, extra help, makeup assessments, and any other needs. Please plan on staying after school until 2 pm to get SUPPORT from your teachers. See your teachers for their exact location for our October Plainsmen Progress Day!

NEW PARENT INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT APP

Some of you may have already discovered the new Infinite Campus Portal apps. Pictured above is the new Parent version. There is also a specific Student version. If you update the old app, you will be directed to get the new app and can choose the Parent or Student version (you may need to refresh). These new versions allow access to additional reports, including unofficial transcripts, and a user-friendly class schedule, which will be particularly helpful when to see second quarter grades on Friday, December 21 after 3pm.

Check teacher websites, emailing teachers, and communicating with counselors will also help support student progress.

Tues 4/30--District English Language Advisory Council Mtg

Meeting held in the boardroom at the district office from 6-7pm. If you are interested in representing SV, please contact Jill Colet (jcolet@hartdistrict.org) or Matt Hinze (mhinze@hartdistrict.org). We appreciate your support SV families!

We are Title I School as of 2018-2019 School Year!

Sierra Vista qualifies as a Title I school the year! Please watch for many different interventions opportunities, new academic resources and supplies, and other great additions to our school with this additional funding. Thanks to our Site Council who worked hard in the spring of 2018 to help us put together a school-wide comprehensive plan tailored to help all students increase their academic and social achievement. We will be reaching out during this year to look for parents interested in joining our site council during the spring of 2019.

Need Assistance with Free/Reduced Lunch at SV?

Please be sure that you have completed a NEW application for lunch/meal support for the 2018-2019 school year. These applications do not roll over from year to year and your child must have a new application. Please see the link here for more information or have your child contact their counselor, anyone in the office, or our Health Tech. We want to ensure all our students get food every day at SV. This helps their academic success.

Tues 4/30--District English Language Advisory Council Mtg

Meeting held in the boardroom at the district office from 6-7pm. If you are interested in representing SV, please contact Jill Colet (jcolet@hartdistrict.org) or Matt Hinze (mhinze@hartdistrict.org). We appreciate your support SV families!

We are Title I School as of 2018-2019 School Year!

Sierra Vista qualifies as a Title I school the year! Please watch for many different interventions opportunities, new academic resources and supplies, and other great additions to our school with this additional funding. Thanks to our Site Council who worked hard in the spring of 2018 to help us put together a school-wide comprehensive plan tailored to help all students increase their academic and social achievement. We will be reaching out during this year to look for parents interested in joining our site council during the spring of 2019.

Need Assistance with Free/Reduced Lunch at SV?

Please be sure that you have completed a NEW application for lunch/meal support for the 2018-2019 school year. These applications do not roll over from year to year and your child must have a new application. Please see the link here for more information or have your child contact their counselor, anyone in the office, or our Health Tech. We want to ensure all our students get food every day at SV. This helps their academic success.